Library of Things
At the library we continue to expand what we have to offer beyond books. Currently we have:
Rode your bike to the Library? Borrow a bike lock to keep it safe and sound while you're here! We have two cable bike locks with keys that may be borrowed from the circulation desk in the Children's and Adult Area.
Binoculars
There are 4 binoculars at the library. There are two Celestron youth pairs and two Nikon Travelite Binoculars.
We have two portable Bluetooth speakers that can be borrowed for three weeks.
Board Games
The library has an ever growing collection of board games. Games can be borrowed for three weeks and can be renewed up to three times. Check out our list of games in the online catalog.
Rechargeable Bluetooth CD player kit includes USB charging cord, AUX cable, clip-on controller, protective case, NO earbuds. May be borrowed for three weeks.
CD/DVD +/-RW Drive & Player
A slim external drive that you can use to copy CDs & DVDs, download photos and software, and more. Does not work with Chromebooks. Need DVD player app on your computer/laptop to watch movies.
Generously donated by the Paranormal Investigators of New England, this thirteen-piece kit includes a SB7 Spirit Box, EMF Ghost Meter, 3-Way flashlight, Ghost Paper, Voice Recorder with USB Charger, 6 Mini EMF Pods ($45), Instructions, all in a metal case. May be borrowed for seven days.
Guitar
The Yamaha GigMaker Guitar Package is built around the 300 Series acoustic guitar with die-cast chrome tuners and a spruce top. It also includes essential accessories: a Road Runner gig bag, digital tuner, strap and picks to kick-start your guitar playing. Natural finish. Chord chart.
See our Computers & Printing page for more information.
Portable 10,000 Lux Therapy Light with three timing functions and intensities. Includes USB power cord.
Magnifiers
Page Magnifier: 5X LED full page magnifying glass with collapsible hands-free stand & three stepless lighting modes.
Magnifier Bar: Two 6" magifiers - one with yellow and one with aqua tracker line.
Generously donated by Big Heavy World, this Rode mic kit includes 1 NT-USB mini microphone, a USB-C to USB-A cable and a 3/8" -5/8" thread adaptor in box. It may be borrowed for three weeks.
There are two pickleball sets for cardholders to borrow. Pickleball sets can be borrowed for three weeks and can be renewed up to three times. A portable pickleball net is also available.
See our Computers & Printing page for more information.
Puzzles
The library has a collection of puzzles for all ages. Puzzles can be borrowed for three weeks and can be renewed up to three times.Check out our puzzles in the online catalog.
The library has three Singer Start 1304 sewing machines which may be borrowed for three weeks.
Snowshoes
The Essex Free Library has 16 pairs of Tubbs snowshoes. Borrower must be 16 years of age or older. Snowshoes can be borrowed for seven days and can be renewed once. We have a wide variety of sizes both for children and adults.
The Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescope. Do NOT look at the sun or eclipse or point the telescope at the sun - you WILL destroy your vision and the telescope! Allow 20 minutes for check out process for training/overview. Please view this video from the Southington Library in CT before using. The guidebooks we offer are slightly different, but the telescope is the same. Must be 16 or older. Signed liability release required. Loan period is one week.
There are 9 ukuleles for cardholders to borrow. Ukuleles can be borrowed for three weeks and can be renewed up to three times.
"Plug and Play" webcam with microphone.
WiFi Hotspot
The Library has two Franklin T10 Mobile Hotspots for loan. Hotspots may borrowed for three weeks.